what we mean when we talk about science communication...scientific work to an audience of mentors...
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What We Mean When We Talk About Science Communication
Carol Lynn Alpert, Co-PI
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NSE Annual Meeting December 10, 2019
What We Mean When We Talk About Science Communication
Carol Lynn Alpert, Co-PI
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NSE Annual Meeting December 10, 2019
Collaboration with IBM Q
Look Inside a Quantum Computer
Quantum MattersTM Science Communication Competition
2018 Finalists
Finals before a live audience...
Panel of distinguished judges Evelyn Hu(Harvard)
Joseph Checkelsky
(MIT)
Christopher Schmidt
(NOVA/PBS)
Sue Stoessel
(Museum of Science)
Film promo: The 2018 Quantum Matters(TM)
Science Communication Competition Finals
mos.org/qmc2018
Two Telly Film Awards
2019: A National Competition
2019 NationalCompetition
2019 National Quantum MattersTM
Science Communication Competition
www.mos.org/qmc2019
Film promo: The 2019 Quantum Matters(TM)
Science Communication Competition Finals
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• Inform and inspire• Advance science literacy and methodology• Open pathways to STEM careers• Engage public audiences in discussion of the
societal implications of science and technology• Motivate support for funding through discussion
of potential applications...
Education & Outreach
Zach Weinersmith
Zach Weinersmith
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Evidence-Based Guidance
If we are given the evidence, we will make better choices for ourselves and our loved ones...• e.g.: diet, smoking, exercise, sleep)
Evidence-Based Guidance
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If we give the public the evidence, they will make better choices for themselves and for
... SOCIETY AS A WHOLE
Outreach and Messaging
The Science of Science Communication
If the evidence contradicts strongly held beliefs, values, worldviews, lifestyles, or livelihoods, people will find a way to shut it out.
The Science of Science Communication
They will:• Not listen (call it ”fake news”)• Deny it or provide “alternative facts”• Sow distrust of the messengers and their
motivations (defame, allege conspiracy)• Ignore, postpone action
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CIQM Post-Doc Diana P.L. Aude Craik at the Museum of Science
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Scientists communicating with other scientists.
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Bringing Nano to the Public DMR-1231319
Improved communication skills improves cross-disciplinary idea-sharing and collaboration
Individual coaching sessions prior to the Annual Meetings,with video feedback
At the Annual Meeting:
Structured feedback from all attendees andpresentation videos
Provided confidentially
Table 6. CIQM experiences reported by postdocs (n=18) and graduate students (n=39) who were active in CIQM for at least part of 2018 and responded to this year’s tracking survey.
CIQM Annual Evaluation Report 2018 L. Lenaburg
2nd highest-reported benefit for Post-Docs & Grad Students: “Improving my ability to communicate science to a
technical audience.”
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Broaden Participation throughEffective Science Communication
Science Communication Workshops
For undergraduate research interns
Communicating science...with confidence
Alpert, C. L. (2015). REU Science Communication Workshop Planning & Implementation Guide, v 5.0. Museum of Science: NISE Network.
Peer feedback and videorecording
Science Communication Workshop at Howard, Session 2
Gaining confidence presentingscientific work to an audience of mentors and peers.
(Photos by C. L. Alpert)
Convocation Research Presentations
NSF-DMR 1231319
Guidance, coaching, practice, and filming all contributed to success and pride in their work.
“Significant improvement in confidence and communication skills”
- UMass Donahue Institute for Research and Evaluation
“Tackling Science Communication with REU Students: A Formative Evaluation of aCollaborative Approach,” C. L. Alpert, E. Levine, C. Barry, J. Isaacs, A. Fiorentino, K. Hollar, K.Thate, Materials Education, (Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 1234, 2009).
“Science Communication Workshops Planning & Implementation Guide
C.L. Alpert, K. Thate, Can a Nat. Network of Undergrad. Research Prog. Directors Validate a Set of Prof. Skills-Building Sci. Comm. Wkshps? MRS Online Proc. Library (2014).
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How much have your science communication skills improved as a result of your participationIn this set of workshops?
n=700URM average 33% (R. Auster prelim results, paper in preparation)
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How much have your science communication skills improved as a result of your participationIn this set of workshops?
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How much have your science communication skills improved as a result of your participationIn this set of workshops?
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A B C D E F G H I J K Lnon-URM URMProgram elements
Most elements of the workshop were rated highlyby students. Under-Represented Minority Students
rated them all even higher.
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Would you recommend that students in other undergraduate research programs be offered the opportunity to participate in a similar set of science communication workshops?94% ‘yes’ or ‘most definitely’
1.1% 4.7%
47.1% 47.1%
No Not that important Yes Most Definitely
Would you recommend that students in other undergraduate research programs be offered the opportunity to participate in a similar set of science communication workshops?
“I wish all the professors and research people would take part in such a workshop. It makes you aware that no matter how great your results are, they don’t mean anything if you can’t communicate them to others.”
Museum of Science CIQM Team
Megan Litwhiler Karine Thate
Meg Rosenburg
Tina Brower-Thomas CIQM Education DirectorHoward University
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Bob WesterveltCIQM PIHarvard University
www.youtube.com/nanonerds